Turtle Cake

Ingredients Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk (see note below) 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee Chocolate Frosting (see recipe below) 2 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted 1/2 cup purchased caramel ice cream topping* Click here for directions